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Trident Technical College (TTC)
- 7000 Rivers Avenue
- Charleston, SC 29423
- OPEID College Code: 00492000
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- General Phone: (843) 574-6111
- President: Mary Thornley
- Website: www.tridenttech.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 12,076
- College Alias: TTC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.tridenttech.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: TTC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 38% | 66% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,909 | $2,780 | $1,955 | $962 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.5% | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| Number in Default | 161 | 121 | 184 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,884 | 2,486 | 2,472 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,574 | $3,458 | $3,276 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,100 | $5,898 | $5,586 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $900 | $860 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,260 | $6,000 | $5,900 |
| Other Expenses | $2,258 | $2,300 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,258 | $2,300 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,674 | $4,358 | $4,136 |
| Out of State | $7,200 | $6,798 | $6,446 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,192 | $12,658 | $12,236 |
| Out of State | $15,718 | $15,098 | $14,546 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,932 | $6,658 | $6,336 |
| Out of State | $9,458 | $9,098 | $8,646 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,076 Undergraduate: 12,076
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,457 Female: 7,619
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,457 Female: 7,619
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,230 Part-Time: 6,846
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,230 Part-Time: 6,846
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 54 | 0.4% |
| Black | 3,223 | 27% |
| Asian | 248 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 2% |
| White | 7,914 | 66% |
| Unknown | 369 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 556 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,583 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,039 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,873 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,932 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,023 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 678 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 928 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 442 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,080 | 634 | 446 |
| Faculty Status | 627 | 297 | 330 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 618 | 288 | 330 |
| Primarily Instruction | 618 | 288 | 330 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Other Professionals | 155 | 148 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 291 | 182 | 109 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 123 | 43 | 80 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,018 (288) | $48,006 (133) | $46,170 (155) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,018 (288) | $48,006 (133) | $46,170 (155) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 9% |
| Female | 7% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 7% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
